Kojo Martin, a Ghanaian based in Mombola, Kuwait—a place where many Ghanaians reside—shared his journey on SVTV Africa. He revealed that he initially worked as a house driver under contract for nearly 7 years, serving the same employer for 8 years in total. He currently works as an Uber/taxi driver, doing pickups and drop-offs around Kuwait.
Before moving abroad, Kojo was a driver at Lapaz Station in Ghana. His travel plans to Kuwait were delayed for two years. Eventually, he entered Kuwait on a domestic visa through an agency that recruits workers from Africa. Back in Ghana, he owned his own car and was part of a daily susu savings group, contributing around GHC30–40 each day. However, like many others, he believed that traveling abroad would bring greater financial opportunities.
Kojo advised that Kuwait is not suitable for everyone, especially those who are used to comfort (dada ba). He cautioned Ghanaians planning to come to Kuwait for delivery jobs to ask detailed questions before accepting offers. Many are brought in with unrealistic targets, especially in Talabat-type delivery jobs, and failure to meet those targets means no pay. The competition in this field is high, and motorbike delivery workers should be particularly cautious.
Kojo also noted that while some companies seize workers’ passports, his employer didn’t, as they handled his legal documentation properly. Many Ghanaians living in Kuwait end up struggling because they didn’t fully understand their contracts. Some get stranded when they can’t cope with the job demands, and companies often require them to buy their own return tickets if they choose to leave.
In Kuwait, the law requires new workers to prove themselves within three months. If they cannot meet the expectations, they must return to their original company or risk becoming undocumented. Some, out of frustration, run away from their sponsors and end up as illegal immigrants. The government regularly conducts mass operations to arrest undocumented individuals—up to 400 people can be picked up in a single night, and detention camps are often full. Deportations are frequent and harsh.
Kojo emphasized that foreigners who give birth in Kuwait are not entitled to any government support. They must cater entirely for their children themselves.
He concluded by reminding people to make informed decisions before migrating, as life abroad—especially in countries like Kuwait—is far from easy.
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